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    21 Products

    Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Style B.

    Style B

    These pads are designed to channel air flow to the sanding disc for cooler operation, prolonging the life of the disc. Install the backup pad onto the tool’s arbor, then attach a sanding disc and secure with a retaining nut.
    Style B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Style B.
    Style B have spiral ribs that form air-flow channels. Retaining nuts are sold separately.
    Flexible
    Semi-Rigid
    Rigid
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    For Use With
    Each
    Each
    Each
    5"10,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders00000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Accessories for Backup Pads

    Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Hook and Loop Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.

    Front

    Back

    Thread the stud on one of these pads into the tool's spindle. Once the pad is secured to the tool, you can quickly attach, remove, and reuse hook and loop sanding discs.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Thread
    Size
    For Use With
    Each
    5"10,0005/16"-24
    Handheld Disc Sanders0000000000000
     

    Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Backup Pads. Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs, Soft.
    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Backup Pads. Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs, Hard.

    Front

    Soft

    Back

    Hard

    Thread one of these pads onto the tool's arbor. Once the pad is secured, you can quickly attach, remove, and reuse hook and loop sanding discs.
    Soft—Soft pads have a thicker layer of foam than hard pads, which conforms to contoured surfaces. They're also great for finishing work.
    Hard—Hard pads are best for aggressive cutting on flat surfaces.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    For Use With
    Each
    Soft
    5"6,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders000000000000000
     
    Hard
    5"8,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders0000000000000
     

    Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs.

    Front

    Back

    Thread the stud on one of these pads into the tool's spindle and then press the sanding disc onto the pad.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Thread
    Size
    For Use With
    Each
    5"13,0005/16"-24
    Handheld Disc Sanders0000000000000
     

    Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs.
    Thread one of these backup pads onto the tool’s arbor, then attach a sanding disc and secure with the disc nut.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Includes
    For Use With
    Each
    5"18,0005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders0000000000000
     
    Grinder Spindle Adapters

    Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.

    Front

    Back

    Thread the stud on one of these pads into the tool's spindle. Once the pad is secured to the tool, you can quickly attach, remove, and reuse hook and loop sanding discs.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Thread
    Size
    For Use With
    Each
    5"10,0005/16"-24
    Handheld Disc Sanders00000000000000
     

    Disc-Cleaning Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of System. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Backup Pads. Disc-Cleaning Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Backup Pads for 5" Disc Diameter. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Disc-Cleaning Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Round Edge.

    Backup Pads for 5"

    Disc Diameter

    With a free-spinning hub, these pads rotate independently while their raised ribs graze the back of the disc to clear debris and prolong the disc's life. Mount the backup pad to your tool’s arbor, then attach the sanding disc and secure with a nut.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Edge
    Shape
    Each
    Backup Pads
    5"11,0005/8"-11
    Round0000000000000
     
    Backup Pads with Plate and Disc Nut
    5"11,0005/8"-11
    Round000000000000
     

    Vacuum Sanding Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Hook and Loop Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Vacuum Sanding Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Vacuum Sanding Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.

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    Back

    Holes allow dust removal when used with a vacuum sander. Thread the stud into your tool's opening. These pads let you quickly attach, remove, and reuse hook and loop sanding discs.
    For Any Vacuum Holes—Pads for any sander style have hundreds of small holes, so they can be used with any hole configuration.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    For No. of
    Vacuum Holes
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Thread
    Size
    For Use With
    Each
    5"510,0005/16"-24
    Handheld Disc Sanders0000000000000
    5"810,0005/16"-24
    Handheld Disc Sanders000000000000
    5"Any15,0005/16"-24
    Handheld Disc Sanders0000000000000
     

    See-Through Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. See-Through Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs.
    Holes in these pads align with holes in the sanding disc for a clearer view of the sanding surface. Thread the backup pad onto the tool’s arbor, then attach a sanding disc and secure with the disc nut.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Includes
    For Use With
    Each
    5"13,0005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders00000000000000
     

    Backup Pads with Shank for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads with Shank for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads with Shank for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs.

    Front

    Back

    Secure the shank on one of these backup pads into the collet or chuck of your tool and then press the disc onto the backup pad.
    Each
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Shank
    Dia.
    For Use With
    1-9
    10-49
    50-Up
    5"6,0001/4"Grinders for Bits and Burs, Handheld Power Drills0000000000000000000000000
     

    Vacuum Sanding Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Vacuum Sanding Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Vacuum Sanding Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs.

    Front

    Back

    Holes allow dust removal when used with a vacuum sander. Attach the one of these backup pads by threading the stud into the tool's spindle, and then press the sanding disc onto the backup pad.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    For No. of
    Vacuum Holes
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Thread
    Size
    For Use With
    Each
    5"513,0005/16"-24
    Handheld Disc Sanders0000000000000
     
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